UAB Ended Women's Soccer Coach Lisa Mann's Tenure
The university has named Mark Hiller as the interim head coach following Mann's four-season run with the program.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Soccer
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UAB has dismissed women's soccer head coach Lisa Mann, who led the team for four seasons. Mark Hiller has stepped in as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Why it matters
The coaching transition occurs as UAB navigates a broader leadership shakeup within its athletics department. The team currently holds a 6-5-1 overall record and maintains a 3-1 mark in conference play.
The UAB women's soccer team holds a 6-5-1 overall record and a 3-1 conference record this season. Incoming interim coach Mark Hiller previously posted a 26-14-7 record during his tenure at Delta State.
The players
Lisa Mann
She served as the UAB women's soccer head coach for four seasons.
Mark Hiller
He is the current interim head coach for UAB and formerly coached at Delta State from 2020 to 2023.
Andy Kennedy
He is serving as the interim athletics director at UAB.
Mark Ingram
He was the athletics director at UAB until his dismissal in mid-August 2026.
The details
UAB athletics announced the departure of Lisa Mann, who last coached the team on August 16, through a brief statement. Andy Kennedy is currently serving as the interim athletics director following the mid-August dismissal of Mark Ingram.
Timeline
Lisa Mann last coached the UAB team on August 16, 2026.
Athletics director Mark Ingram was dismissed in mid-August 2026.
UAB officially announced the coaching change on October 5, 2026.
The team is scheduled to return to play at Rice on Thursday.
Season Trajectory
This midseason coaching change alters the team's leadership structure during an active 3-1 conference campaign. The transition follows the recent departure of the university's athletics director, impacting the program's long-term stability and competitive direction.
The transition to Mark Hiller immediately impacts the team's tactical approach heading into the upcoming road match against Rice. Fans and observers will monitor the 3-1 conference standing as the new interim staff manages the remainder of the season.
The takeaway
Midseason coaching changes often signal a strategic reset for university athletics programs aiming to preserve conference standing. Supporters should monitor how the team adjusts to new interim leadership during the remainder of the current season.
Further reading
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